I attempted to climb Flatiron 4 days before this but foolishly forgot to check SummitPost to get the route information and tried going up the next canyon around on the west side. The Siphon Draw trail was much easier, in spite of the steep rock scramble. After Flatiron I went over and went up the high point and then scrambled down the east side and discovered the trail going to Superstition Peak. I hiked in that direction for awhile and then had to turn around due to time.

Fantastic scramble except for the crowds. Saturday, perfect temp, just after the holidays, dry. Oh well. Just a bit sore from this one (I'm 59) because I haven't done anything this strenous in over 8 months but WELL WORTH THE VIEW!

I can't say much else other than it was out of this world. The landscape was just ridiculous-- made me think about Wiley Coyote and Roadrunner. Awesome cacti; fun trail; incredible rock formations; 3000 ft elevation gain. Also, the view from the unnamed peak is way better than the flatiron. I'm glad that I spent my one day in phoenix doing this... Overall, it was an experience I will never forget.

I've done this hike before, up to the unamed peak at least, so I knew what to expect on the front side. However I've always been tantalized by Superstition Peak lingering just out of reach so the East. I descided to start early, travel alone, and push hard to hit that peak. For the record, hiking round trip to Superstition Peak from Siphon Draw is not a hike for the faint of heart. Enjoy!

Absolutley amazing. I rode a bicycle to the base of this mountain from Los Angeles. Its an easy scramble to the top (provided you bring a lot of water). The views are outstanding. Easily the best view in Phoenix.

Great hike. I was doing a solo drive between grad school and work, and this was right outside Phoenix. And they had FREE SHOWERS at the base! Arizona state parks are where it's at. This also started about 3 days of fantastic wandering up the Salt River and doubling back west, eventually making Flagstaff.